Effects of child characteristics and dental history on dental fear: cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental fear (DF) is a challenging problem in dentistry. It is multifactorial in origin and many contributing factors have been identified. The aim of the study was to assess dental fear among 12-15 years old Arabic speaking children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and its relation to demographic variables, previous dental experience, and child behaviour.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a total of 1522 boys and girls from middle schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia participated in this study during the period of 2014 to 2016. The Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) was used to assess DF. A parental questionnaire was used to record the children's previous dental experience. Children were examined for caries and the children's behaviour was assessed d

SUBMITTER: Alshoraim MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5842627 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature